Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Highmoor Cross
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Highmoor Cross.
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Hog roast for events for Highmoor Cross
About our hog roast for events in Highmoor Cross
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. Whether it’s PTA summer fairs and club events, we can cook apple sauce, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
A fête near Highmoor Cross might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Highmoor Cross events: pitches and permissions
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater events across Highmoor Cross and nearby, from gardens to fields. Highmoor Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.1 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RG9, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Holly Close and The Glebe; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Open spaces near Highmoor Cross include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Duck pub (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Highmoor Cross
Other occasions in Highmoor Cross
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Signpost the stall clearly
Name an organiser to meet us.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Where the roaster can go in Highmoor Cross
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Your trader requirements
- Space for people to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Questions from Highmoor Cross
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Highmoor Cross close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from the organiser?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Events we cater in Highmoor Cross
We’re self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Small festivals
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Town and village days
A summer fête at Church of St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-May events in Highmoor Cross have light until about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away